Boil water with barley and screwpine leaves for about 30 minutes or more till barley is cooked and soft. Meanwhile, boil gingko nuts in another small pot till soft and add a little sugar to sweeten. Set aside.

When barley is ready, add in beancurd sheet and rock sugar to boil till dissolve for another 5 minutes. Off fire.

Serve barley dessert with gingko nuts or add all the gingko nuts to the pot of barley.

Tips

How to prepare gingko nuts for cooking

Wash gingko nuts. Pan fry the nuts for 10-15 minutes. Leave to cool. Knock lightly the nut shells with a pestle/hammer and remove the shells and brown skin. OR

Boil gingko nuts in water for 15-20 minutes. Drain off water. Cool and knock lightly the nut shells with a pestle/hammer and remove the shells and brown skin.

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